Patel DK, Epidemiology and Clinical aspects of sickle cell disease in India, Lecture at 5th Brazilian Symposium Sickle Cell Disease and other Hemoglobinopathies held from 3rd to 7th October 2009 at Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

International Sickle cell expert Dr.Graham Sergent who is regarded as father of sickle cell disease & Dr.Adrian Stephens attended and shared their knowledge amongst the participants of the conference 352 delegates (Doctors from odisha & outside) participated in this conference 24 nos of speakers of national levels from different parts of the country those having remarkable contribution in the field of Sickle Cell shared their knowledge.On 11th march Dr. Dr.Graham Sergent interacted with the student and faculty members of VSS Medical College ,Burla and answered their questions and clarified their doubts about Sickle Cell disease

Second International CMEWe conducted a one day International CME on Sickle Cell Disease on 12.11.2012 at I.G auditorium at V.S.S. Medical College,Burla with Prof. Graham Serjeant .